Dating takamine g series

How do you date Takamine Guitars?

Japanese-built Takamine Dating Series guitars can series reliably dated from the eight-digit serial numbers takamine found at the dating block inside the instruments. The first two digits serial the takamine of manufacture, followed by two digits denoting the month.

How do I read Takamine serial numbers?

Apart from the G Series models, Takamine?s serial number systems are fairly straightforward and easy to understand. If you have a G Series guitar, you might want to contact Takamine to see what they can tell you about the guitar. Otherwise, you should be able to decipher the year, month and the sequence in that month that your guitar was built.

Are Takamine G Series guitars worth the money?

All Takamine G Series guitars in this article are affordable. They’re the jewels in the crown of the G Series. These G Series are worth more than the price tag suggests. Considering tonewoods, sound, playability, and craftsmanship, they could retail at more. Where are Takamine G Series guitars made?

Which Takamine 12-string guitar is right for You?

The Takamine GD30CE-12NAT Guitar is for the ultimate acoustic guitar player. And seasoned guitarists know how versatile 12-strings guitar can be so how much more if it’s a Takamine G series. The combination of spruce and mahogany is sure to produce rich as well as resonant sound.

How can you tell how old a Takamine guitar is?

Japanese-built Takamine guitars made between 1962 and mid/late 2012 can be reliably dated from the eight-digit serial numbers typically found at the neck block inside the instruments. The first two digits designate the year of manufacture, followed by two digits denoting the month.

How do I read Takamine serial numbers?

Apart from the G Series models, Takamine?s serial number systems are fairly straightforward and easy to understand. If you have a G Series guitar, you might want to contact Takamine to see what they can tell you about the guitar. Otherwise, you should be able to decipher the year, month and the sequence in that month that your guitar was built.

Are Takamine Guitars made in Japan?

Note that Takamine is a Japanese guitar manufacturer (more on Takamine?s History). Any models that were distributed in Japan, as opposed to internationally, used a slightly different serial number system.

What year is my Takamine 78052773?

I bought my Takamine in 1978 as a 17yo and still have it. The serial number is 78052773 so obviously a May built 1978 guitar and the 2773th instrument that month. It has lost its model sticker and I can’t remember what it is. Is there any way to identify the guitar from the serial number?